• To Craft or Not to Craft is 3-4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Design a purse, wallet, jewelry or other craft out of common materials, including recycled magazines, duct tape and soap. For grades 6-12. Call 862-0135.

Science Sprouts

Explore the five senses with friends at the Discovery Center and the Springfield-Greene County Library through this week’s Science Sprouts program for ages 1-6.

• Science Sprouts is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Discovery Center, 438 St. Louis St. Enjoy story time with the Park Central Library at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and a science demonstration at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 6 and younger. General admission applies. Call 862-9910 or visit www.discoverycenter.org.

• A related free story time is 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square. Explore and discover with story time and a science presentation from the Discovery Center. Call 831-1342.

Teen Chopped Challenge

• Teen Chopped is 2-5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. Compete against friend or foe in a culinary contest. Each team will receive a box of secret ingredients, the clock will start and a panel of judges will determine who has top chef skills and who will be on the chopping block. This is free for grades 6-12. Register by calling 883-1974.

Woodworking for Wildlife

• Help our feathered friends stay cozy this winter by building them a home. Woodworking for Wildlife is 8:30-11 a.m. Jan. 19, at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, Greene County Farm Road 61 just south of U.S. 160 in Bois D’Arc. Individuals will learn how to make a bluebird nesting box. This is free; registration is required. Call 742-4361 or email DaltonRange@mdc.mo.gov.

Not-so-silent night

• Teen Night After Hours is 9-10:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. For grades 6-12. Don’t play loud video games in the Library. Don’t use a giant catapult in the Library. And definitely don’t have fun at the Library – until after everyone’s gone home. Participants may not leave before 10:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up. Call 882-0714.